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Herbes

#A9A487

RGB 169, 164, 135 · HSL 51°, 17%, 60% · CMYK 0, 3, 20, 34

Herbes is #A9A487 in HEX — rgb(169, 164, 135), hsl(51°, 17%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 20%, 34%).

Herbes pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 51°, 17%, 60%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#A9A487

RGB169, 164, 135

HSL51°, 17%, 60%

HSV51°, 20%, 66%

CMYK0, 3, 20, 34

Decimal11117703

CSS RGBrgb(169, 164, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(51, 17%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Northgate Green DE6235

ΔE 1.3 · #AAA388

Valspar

Dusty Olive 6005-4A

ΔE 1.6 · #A7A586

Behr

Cricket PPU9-22

ΔE 1.6 · #A6A082

Benjamin Moore

Dry 2142-40

ΔE 1.9 · #A4A085

Dulux

Wetland Stone S17C4

ΔE 2.3 · #A49E80

Sherwin-Williams

Green Sprout SW7728

ΔE 2.5 · #A29F80

PPG

Olive Gray 1027-4

ΔE 2.5 · #AFA78D

Dutch Boy

Sierra Beige 7425

ΔE 3.2 · #A99E80

Vista Paint

Travertine Path C-344

ΔE 3.3 · #B4AA8D

Kilz

Almost Sage TB-88

ΔE 3.4 · #ACAC90

Colorhouse

Stone .03 Stone-03

ΔE 3.6 · #A89D7E

Hallman-Lindsay

Travertine Path 345

ΔE 3.7 · #B5AB8F

Farrow & Ball

Lichen 19

ΔE 3.7 · #A1A189

IKEA

IKEA150 150

ΔE 4.1 · #A7A58F

RAL

Pebble Grey 7032

ΔE 6.9 · #B8B799

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 13.8 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A9A487

#888DAA

Analogous

#AA9488

#A9A487

#9EAA88

Triadic

#A9A487

#88AAA5

#A588AA

Split-Complementary

#A9A487

#889EAA

#9488AA

Tetradic

#A9A487

#88AA94

#888DAA

#AA889E

Monochromatic

#5A563F

#86805F

#A9A487

#CAC7B4

#EAE9E1

Rectangle

#A9A487

#8DAA88

#888DAA

#A588AA

Compound

#A9A487

#9EAA88

#888DAA

#9488AA

Variations

Lighter

#BBB7A0

#CBC8B9

#E0DED7

Darker

#908A65

#645F44

#3B3827

Saturation

#9E9D94

#AAA588

#D5C35D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A9A487

#AAA388

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A9A487

#A5A58B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A9A487

#ABA0A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Herbes brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#BEA880

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#A9A487

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#ABADA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#636CA1

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #A9A487;

CSS — background

background-color: #A9A487;

CSS Variable

--color-herbes: #A9A487;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'herbes': '#A9A487' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A9A487] text-[#A9A487]

SCSS

$herbes: #A9A487;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A9A487?

#A9A487 is Herbes, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #A9A487 warm or cool?

Herbes reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Herbes?

Herbes works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Herbes?

Herbes pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Herbes?

You can download Herbes on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Herbes?

The hex code is #A9A487. In RGB it's 169, 164, 135, and in HSL it's 51°, 17%, 60%.

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